VP, Communications & Marketing

Why join us?  

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company's purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos includes collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 

We are seeking a Vice-President, Communications and Marketing, United States

About Us  

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. 

How will you contribute to the team?  

In this role you will take responsibility for all communications and marketing activities (campaigns, events, conferences, sponsorships) in the region, aligning them to the priorities of the USLA leadership and businesses. This includes:

• creating external messages to enhance brand awareness and attract talent
• driving market and/or initiative campaigns
• amplifying the voice of our president and key senior leaders both internally and externally
• mentoring and engaging with the regional communications and marketing leads
• managing any external relationships with communications or event-based marketing vendors – PR firms, freelance/contract talent, etc.
• supporting as needed, the business development activities of the business

What will you contribute?  

• Work closely with the USLA senior leadership team to develop priorities and deliver creative and innovative communications and marketing solutions
• Contribute to business strategy
• Consult and advise internal clients on marketing and communications strategies, tactics, optimal deployment cadence, measurement and continuous improvement.
• Create, socialize and deploy USLA integrated marketing and communications plan
• Measure and evaluate effectiveness of all activities in the region
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients
• Contribute to the overarching action planning for the relevant areas of the business

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Ability to think strategically, see the big picture and broader company business objectives
• Ability to work effectively within a group, as well as independently, and enjoy working with different personality styles and management levels, both in person and across geographies
• Exceptional project management and prioritization skills
• Extensive 360-degree Marketing and Communications experience
• A focus on measuring performance and making data-driven decisions
• High levels of initiative and confidence to come up with, develop, share and deliver ideas
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and attention to detail
• Able to build relationships and influence people across cultures
• Proven experience working in a matrix environment
• Proven ability to report to and collaborate with senior leaders

Education and Experience

• Degree in marketing, business, or communications
• +20 years of experience in a related role
• Experience in the professional services/design and engineering/construction industry is preferred

Additional Information

• Location is flexible within the US
• Travel approximately 25% of time within USLA region, primarily within the US, with occasional travel to Latin America, Canada or the United Kingdon
• Full time role, permanent position

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:  

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that helps our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all the areas that are part of living a healthy life.   

We recognize that what is important to people continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes: 

• Competitive salary 

• Flexible work schedules  

• Group Insurance 

• Two Floating Holidays 

• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity) 

• Pet Insurance  

• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program 

• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals. 

• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college 

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!  

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. 

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here: 

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement 

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy.  Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. 

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Expected compensation range is between $230,000 - $280,000 depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.  

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws. 

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies: 

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies